SOLUTION: 5 log2 (2 x – 3) = log2 (2 x – 3) + 12, what is the value of x?

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Question 680266: 5 log2 (2 x – 3) = log2 (2 x – 3) + 12, what is the value of x?
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5 log2 (2 x – 3) = log2 (2 x – 3) + 12, what is the value of x?
5 log2 (2 x – 3) - log2 (2 x – 3) = 12
4 log2 (2 x – 3)= 12
log2 (2 x – 3)=3
2^3=2x-3
8=2x-3
2x=11
x=11/2=5.5